3d

I went and saw Coraline last night. I got to wear the cool 3d glasses and watch things pop out from the movie screen. I haven't done that since my visit to Epcot Center when I was 5!

But what I realized while watching the movie is that 3d is different for everyone in life. Not everything pops out at us. I'd like to make the really stereotypical analogy of a woman in a crowded bar looking for the man of her dreams. She looks around and certain things pop out "That man smokes. Gross." "He's too fat (big belly bulging)." "Player (guy who's surrounded by a lot of women)." And then there's those instances when the whole man pops and her girlfriends hear her say "Oh my God...look at that guy." She may or may not have met her match but something from her perspective gave her that 3d element. He popped off the screen.

Of course we are 3d human beings but the coolest part about the 3d art form is that the artist is able to tell you what is significant in what oftentimes appears to be a 2 dimensional dreamworld. I will admit that I enjoyed Coraline for the fact that I felt like I was inspired by the creativity of the animation and the 3d idea that brought me to the position of typing about it on a Sunday morning.

We all have things that pop out in our life and I think the poignancy of realizing what is 3d is important to be aware of. There's a story there. There's a compass there. There's a path to be followed. So whether you are a Wall Street investment banker, a composer, a writer, an illustrator, a grocery clerk, a plumber, or even an independently wealthy person it's important to pay attention to what "grabs" you.

When I look at my life, I've noticed that "popping" is really important. If something doesn't pop--and I mean that in the most literal of senses (including the mysterious balloon popping)--I tend to turn a different direction or feel let down. Hmmm...so there is something to be argued with that point related to expectations and presence...but I would like to take a 2d approach to what I'm saying. I do not mean to disregard presence because it is presence that makes things pop, and I do not mean to deny the fact that expectations have an impact on what you "think" will pop.

Putting that aside...my intuition about certain perspectives have determined many life changes. I've fallen in love. I've moved to Chicago. I've traveled. I've jumped off waterfalls. I've climbed very tall rocks. I've made lifelong friendships. I've gotten lost only to find something very beautiful. I've won competitions. I've learned how to say "no." All of these things I've learned and lived through a 3d experience of sorts.

Now mind me, the little things in life are the most precious but sometimes you must pay a bit more attention to catch them. :)

chocolate chip cookies, cups of tea, a smile from a stranger, a butterfly, laughter, an unexpected hug, kisses, music drifting from a lone apartment building, the sound of OM...the list goes on but all of these are part of living in 3d

And I guess I must not exclude the fact that living in 3d is not about honeysuckles and sweet flavors and smells, but actually the most 3d experiences are the ones that hurt. But from this hurt beautiful thing grow as I like to say. "From shit, flowers grow." Loving shit is as important as loving flowers there is no possibility of having one without the other. Unless maybe you are an earthworm...

So I must end the clock is popping out at me calling me to yoga. First day back since being sick.